15:05 Punchestown

Saturday 2 May 2026

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DAR Golf Handicap Chase (0-145)

Off time: 15:14 | Winning time: 8m 31.60s

Intense Raffles^p⁷⁰

Age: 8| Weight: 11-12| J: J J Slevin| T: T Gibney| OR: 145

33/1

Smart chaser who has been largely disappointing since winning 2024 Irish Grand National, though made a bit more impact when down the field in the Bobbyjo Chase behind Grangeclare West last time. Handicapper has relented, but leap of faith required.

Form: P-38PP6

Ain't That A Shame⁶³

Age: 12| Weight: 11-7| J: J J Burke| T: T Ellis| OR: 140

50/1

Former Thyestes Chase winner who was also sixth in 2024 Grand National for Henry de Bromhead. However, was completely tailed off when falling at the last in a Kelso listed race at the end of February on his return from a lengthy absence. Hard to recommend.

Form: 09P16/F

Born Braver^p²⁶

Age: 8| Weight: 11-0| J: Keith Donoghue| T: G P Cromwell| OR: 133

12/1

Won Ulster National at Downpatrick (extended 3½m) in March and presumably found the racing coming too soon when well beaten in the Irish Grand National 8 days later. Others more persuasive.

Form: 962010

Daily Present^b,t⁵¹

Age: 9| Weight: 11-0| J: Mr B T Stone⁽⁷⁾| T: P Nolan| OR: 133

20/1

Won the Kim Muir at Cheltenham in 2024/25, but hasn't fired this season, including in the same race last time. Yard is going well and good-value 5 lb conditional booked but well-being has to be taken completely on trust.

Form: 31P-0P0

Jasmin De Grugy^p,t⁶³

Age: 7| Weight: 11-0| J: R P McLernon| T: A J Honeyball| OR: 133

7/2

Landed a 5-timer in 2024/25 but proved better than ever in first-time cheekpieces when winning Grimthorpe Chase at Doncaster by 33 lengths from Some Scope. Has been given time to get over that performance and claims if lasting out this longer trip.

Form: 132-4F1

Duffle Coat^p²⁶

Age: 9| Weight: 10-13| J: James Smith⁽⁵⁾| T: G Elliott| OR: 132| C

50/1

Running well when brought down 2 out in the National Hunt Chase at last season's Cheltenham Festival but has struggled since and was labouring from a long way out in Irish Grand National on return from 6-month absence last time.

Form: UPP-09P

Sa Majeste²⁶

Age: 8| Weight: 10-13| J: Aidan Kelly⁽³⁾| T: W P Mullins| OR: 132

28/1

Bordering on smart stayer in 2024/25, but hasn't looked the same horse this season, his best recent effort coming when 20 lengths third of 15 to The Lovely Man in Leinster National Handicap Chase at Naas in March. Pulled up in Irish Grand National last time.

Form: P-40P3P

Saint Davy^p⁴⁹

Age: 9| Weight: 10-11| J: Darragh O'Keeffe| T: J & A O'Neill| OR: 130

22/1

Three-time winning hurdler who has also shown useful form over fences without getting his head in front. Shaped with some promise on first 2 starts this season but was disappointing at Uttoxeter last time and looks up against it in such a competitive handicap,

Form: F4P-334

Shanbally Kid^p²⁶

Age: 9| Weight: 10-11| J: Danny Mullins| T: W P Mullins| OR: 130| CD

11/1

Won this race last May by 15 lengths from Outside The Door. Has struggled off higher marks and with his jumping since, however, and whilst he did shape better than being pulled up suggests in the Irish Grand National last time, he's very much an unreliable betting proposition.

Form: P1-0P4P

Will Do^b²⁶

Age: 9| Weight: 10-11| J: Josh Williamson⁽⁵⁾| T: G Elliott| OR: 130

33/1

Remains winless over fences and looks to have lost his way this season, digging his heels in and refusing at the last when tailed off in handicap at Fairyhouse last time.

Form: 020P0P

Brideswell Lad²²

Age: 10| Weight: 10-10| J: Anna McGuinness⁽⁷⁾| T: S Neville| OR: 129| C

33/1

Won Killarney National in May 2024, but has been lightly raced and made little impact since, for all he showed up a bit better in a veterans event at Wexford earlier this month.

Form: 6-P4508

Fishery Lane³⁴

Age: 7| Weight: 10-10| J: Sean O'Keeffe| T: W P Mullins| OR: 129

22/1

Fairly useful form in maiden chases this winter and made a promising start to his handicap career over fences when fourth of 16 over 21.5f at Leopardstown in March. Failed to complete on his first attempt at a marathon trip at Downpatrick last time but remains open to improvement.

Form: 7F324F

Fortunate Man^p,t⁴²

Age: 7| Weight: 10-8| J: H Cobden| T: J & A O'Neill| OR: 127| BF

10/1

As good as ever when landing same Aintree race for the second year running on return, beating a subsequent winner. Hasn't kicked on in 3 subsequent outings, though left poorly placed under a patient ride at Kelso last time. Stamina to prove.

Form: 34-1354

Uncle Pat³⁴

Age: 8| Weight: 10-8| J: Paul Townend| T: W P Mullins| OR: 127| BF

7/2

Maiden chaser who has posted several good efforts this season, including when runner-up on last 2 starts, beaten 5 lengths by Born Braver in 15-runner Ulster National at Downpatrick last time. Should be suited by this longer trip and Townend elects to ride him over his 3 stablemates.

Form: 462U22

J'arrive De L'est^p⁴⁹

Age: 7| Weight: 10-6| J: Donagh Meyler| T: E Mullins| OR: 125| BF

10/1

Useful ex-French chaser (dual cross-country scorer) who acquitted himself well in similar events on first 2 starts for current yard prior to disappointing (made respiratory noise) in Midlands National at Uttoxeter last time. Remains one to be positive about.

Form: U17-22P

Union Station²⁶

Age: 7| Weight: 10-6| J: Conor Stone-Walsh| T: G P Cromwell| OR: 125

8/1

Maiden chaser who caught the eye when fourth in the National Hunt Challenge Cup Novices' Handicap at Cheltenham Festival, but failed to build on that back down in trip at Fairyhouse last time. Should be suited by this test but others make more appeal for win purposes.

Form: 2P2U44

Lord Lariat^v1,t²⁸

Age: 11| Weight: 10-3| J: P J O'Hanlon| T: D A McLoughlin| OR: 122| C

66/1

Won Irish Grand National in his pomp but has been lightly raced and largely out of sorts since. Wears first-time visor but hard to fancy.

Form: P-000F8

Brucejack^p²⁰

Age: 9| Weight: 10-0| J: Michael Kenneally⁽⁵⁾| T: P A Fahy| OR: 114

11/2

Thorough stayer who finally got off the mark when winning 10-runner handicap chase at Down Royal (3¼m, good to soft) 20 days ago. Up in grade here and good conditional booked to offset him racing from 5 lb out of the handicap.

Form: 885511

Evies Vladimir^p⁶¹

Age: 9| Weight: 10-0| J: Alix Balfe⁽⁷⁾| T: G P Cromwell| OR: 113

33/1

Runner-up at Navan in December but that is very much a standout in relation to his form these past 2 seasons. Races from 6 lb out of the handicap.

Form: P29996

Non-Runners

Better Times Ahead²⁶

Weight: 11-3| Age: 9

T: R Tyner J: Mark Walsh

Folly Master⁵⁶

Weight: 11-0| Age: 8

T: Tom Dreaper J: Mr J C Barry

Built By Ballymore⁴²

Weight: 10-5| Age: 8

T: M Brassil J: Ricky Doyle

Forecasts

Uncle Pat (7/2), Jasmin De Grugy (7/2), Brucejack (11/2), Union Station (8/1), Fortunate Man (10/1), J'arrive De L'est (10/1), Shanbally Kid (11/1), Folly Master (12/1), Born Braver (12/1), Built By Ballymore (12/1), Better Times Ahead (16/1), Daily Present (20/1), Fishery Lane (22/1), Saint Davy (22/1), Sa Majeste (28/1), Intense Raffles (33/1), Will Do (33/1), Brideswell Lad (33/1), Evies Vladimir (33/1), Ain't That A Shame (50/1), Duffle Coat (50/1), Lord Lariat (66/1)

FOLLY MASTER has long looked worth a try at this sort of trip and, with his season seemingly geared around bringing him to peak in the spring, he looks worth siding with in an open affair. J'Arrive de L'Est, Uncle Pat and Jasmin de Grugy head a plethora of potential dangers.